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cbayer

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8. In light of what you are saying, is there more objection to a Jewish male marrying

Reply to Meshuga (Reply #6)

Thu Apr 4, 2013, 10:36 AM

Apr 2013

a non-Jewish female than the other way around..

I was seriously dating a Jewish man in my earlier life. His mother essentially ended the relationship by becoming so profoundly depressed that we feared for her life.

I learned at that time that the continuity you speak of is provided by the mother.

And if that is the case, how do more traditional Jews deal with gay or lesbian couples who have children? What is their take on lineage?

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Why I Officiate at Interfaith Weddings [View all] rug Apr 2013 OP

Another article here says that Interfaith marriages in the US are most common among Jews. cbayer Apr 2013 #1

It's probably more a matter of numbers. rug Apr 2013 #2

Good point. cbayer Apr 2013 #3

There are fundamentalist Jews, Christans, Muslems, Buddhists Thats my opinion Apr 2013 #4

Whenever I hear somebody say things like that I imagine them trying to contain God in a jar. rug Apr 2013 #5

Interfaith marriage is a very controversial topic in the Jewish community Meshuga Apr 2013 #6

Thanks for the background. rug Apr 2013 #7

In light of what you are saying, is there more objection to a Jewish male marrying cbayer Apr 2013 #8

It is all taboo Meshuga Apr 2013 #12

Fascinating. cbayer Apr 2013 #13

Assuming that the parents are not against gay marriage, yes. Meshuga Apr 2013 #15

I should probably learn more about Judaism. cbayer Apr 2013 #16

This was a good read. Still Blue in PDX Apr 2013 #9

What were their reasons for not giving you classes? Just because of your wife? cbayer Apr 2013 #10

Husband, but yes, that was the reason. Still Blue in PDX Apr 2013 #11

I am sorry about that Meshuga Apr 2013 #14